However, at the six-month follow-up, there was no significant difference in weight loss
"This medication has led to significant amounts of weight loss, but when it stops, patients have reported gaining up to two-thirds of that weight back," Sutton said, citing published research
In contrast, semaglutide, liraglutide, and dulaglutide undergo proteolytic degradation with minimal renal clearance, making them suitable options for patients with renal impairment, though caution is still advised
Among adolescents, the researchers noted that the number who were dispensed exenatide, liraglutide or dulaglutide was greatest throughout the study period and increased steadily, whereas the number who were dispensed injectable semaglutide for weight management increased in 2023
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